Learning to drive

New Years Resolutions – Learning to drive

It’s that time of year when a lot of people maybe want to learn something new, a useful life skill, like learning to drive.

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How to Parallel Park Your Car – 1 2 1 method

When considering a parallel parking manoeuvre you should ensure the area is big enough and that there is no reason to not park in it.

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Adequate Clearance – Passing Cars

If you meet parked vehicles hopefully you will be anticipating problems and have seen potential hazards from a distance.

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How To Apply For A Provisional Driving Licence

In the UK you can only apply for a driving licence through the DVLA – Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority.  To start you will need to apply for a provisional licence which allows you to start to learn to drive and take the tests required, the tests are, Theory and Hazard Perception tests Practical tests […]

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Practical Driving Test How Examiners Mark The Test

In the practical driving test, there is a set format to the test which is undertaken by the examiner. Now marked on an iPad

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A turn in the road or a 3-point turn is probably the easiest of the manoeuvres but can still go wrong if not performed properly.

Turn In The Road Manoeuvre

A turn in the road or a 3-point turn is probably the easiest of the manoeuvres but can still go wrong if not performed properly.

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Many people when driving normally do not use their mirrors anywhere near enough and in fact only use it to check themselves out.

Observation and using your mirrors

Many people when driving normally do not use their mirrors anywhere near enough and in fact only use it to check themselves out.

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Where your basic cross roads or T junctions are concerned, you'll need to decide if it is a Open or Closed junction. So what’s the difference?

Open and Closed Junctions

Where your basic cross roads or T junctions are concerned, you’ll need to decide if it is a Open or Closed junction. So what’s the difference?

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Meeting Traffic – What to do on the roads

When meeting traffic on the road you should always take into account what is the safest option but a general rule should be applied.

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Using the clutch properly can mean the difference between a good driver and someone who has problems controlling the car.

What is a Clutch? How do I use it?

Using the clutch properly can mean the difference between a good driver and someone who has problems controlling the car.

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